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Music with a Mission

Renowned Singer/Songwriter Honors Audubon Canyon Ranch with New CD

Birdsong, the latest CD from folk musician, Laurie Lewis, was compiled, recorded and produced as a labor of love and with a mission in mind. Profits from the sale of the collection of songs about birds will be donated to Audubon Canyon Ranch.

A Bay Area native and Berkeley resident, Ms Lewis has, through her many band and solo outings, become a key figure in bluegrass, traditional, country and folk music circles. Since her early days as a founding member of the Good Old Persons and the Grant Street String Band, Ms. Lewis' songwriting, fiddling and crystal clear singing have brought her national recognition and numerous awards. She was twice voted the International Bluegrass Music Association's "Female Vocalist of the Year" and has won a Grammy for her participation in True Life Blues: The songs of Bill Monroe. Ms. Lewis' song, Love Chooses You, was included on country star, Kathy Mattea's Willow in the Wind CD.

"I love birds and have an affinity for songs about birds," Ms. Lewis says. "I see this CD as a way to give something back to my muses as well as to honor the work of Audubon Canyon Ranch, an organization I greatly admire."

Music lovers who wish to purchase Birdsong or want more information about upcoming Laurie Lewis appearances can visit Ms. Lewis' website at www.laurielewis.com. Birdsong can be ordered through the website or by calling or writing Spruce and Maple Music, PO Box 9417, Berkeley, 94709-0417 (Ph. 510/548-3041). The CD, which sells for $15.00 ($1.99 s&h) will also be available at several Bay Area music stores, at Laurie Lewis appearances and at ACR's Bolinas Lagoon Preserve's bookstore (open from 10AM to 4PM Weekends and holidays through July 14).